As Vice President, Kamala Harris is carefully considering running mates who possess governing experience, aligning policy views, and a compatible personality to help win against former President Donald Trump and Ohio Senator JD Vance. The selection of a vice-presidential candidate becomes crucial if Democrats want to secure a home-state advantage in battleground states.
Potential candidates include Senator Mark Kelly from Arizona, Governor Josh Shapiro from Pennsylvania, and Governor Tim Walz from Minnesota. Harris is holding a rally in Philadelphia, embarking on a four-day battleground tour with her VP pick.
The shortlist also includes Shapiro, Governor Andy Beshear, Mayor Pete Buttigieg, and Governor Tim Walz. Former Attorney General Eric Holder is leading the vetting process for the running mates.
Harris faces a deadline of August 7 to make her VP decision, with the Democratic National Convention looming. Harris has been actively courting the Latino vote, with efforts to connect with Hispanic voters and regain support that shifted towards the Republican Party.
Additionally, Harris has been consistent in her attire, often seen wearing her signature pantsuits, silk shells, pearls, and Manolo Blahnik heels. She has also made frequent visits to Georgia, campaigning alongside prominent political figures like Senator Raphael Warnock and former gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams.
